Red zebra danio glo fishglow in the dark fwf danios zebra red fish size. Information about keeping and caring for danio fish in aquariums. The flowing fins of the zebra longfin danio accentuate the horizontal. I was getting a few neon tetras and they being very active as well as nosey wound up in the bag with the tetras. I have tried but have no idea where it was attached from so not sure if its from its anus. I think i have made a mistake by adding 3 female dwarf gouramis to my tank as the 3.
Keep a secure lid on the aquarium to prevent them from jumping out. Red spot on my danio within the hospital section forums, part of the aquarium related chat category. The zebra danio is a highly active swimmer, especially when kept in small schools. Mike fishlore admin social media the zebra danio is one of the most popular tropical fish for many reasons. Zebra danio, danio rerio, zebrafish cyprinid fish guide. Water tests show every thing is normal can anyone help please.
I was apprehensive about putting the tiny fish danios in with my small ranging from 1. Black spot on zebra danio pic included hi all, for a few weeks now, one of my zebra danios has been developing a swollen belly, and then more recently a black spot began to grow on its head, deepening in color and size over time. The common name danio is used for members of the genera danio as well as devario. Fluorescent zebra fish were specially bred to help detect environmental pollutants. I am a beginner so i am still learning and i am looking for some advice. I just got some zebra danios to go with the leopard danios i have. In late 2003, transgenic zebrafish that express green, red, and yellow fluorescent proteins became. It is being provided to meet the need for timely best science. One of my zebra danios has got one small red spot on his back just behind his head. Mar 06, 20 fwiw, if you want to do a fishin cycle, keep the zebra danio and return the rest.
Symptoms include restlessness, increased respiration, white patches on the. Danios are fun to watch and easy to care for, even for the novice aquarist. Could this be because of the other zebras bullying this one danio. In fact it is bossy but this only started today and the bloated danio has been bloated since i got it. Zebra danio danio rerio have been a popular mainstay within the aquarium hobby for decades due to a combination of their attractive striped pattern, ease of care, active swimming style and widespread availability. Wild caught fish have virtually disappeared from the aquarium trade since its more costeffective to produce on a commercial basis. The zebra danio, also known as the striped danio or zebrafish is a small freshwater fish. The regular zebra danio has black and yellow to white stripes horizontally across its body and on its caudal and anal fins. Importantly, theyre also a social species that enjoys. The longfin leopard danio is a distinct variety of the zebra danio. Zebra danios red gills or normal 030309 hi crew, heres a quick update i didnt manage to get another testing kit today, and my faulty kit still showed outrageous ammonia and nitrite levels, so i did another 90% water change at 2 pm today. Danio are quick fish, they swim fast so they need open space to do some quick speedy run.
Fish guide for harlequin rasbora, trigonostigma heteromorpha, red rasbora profile with fish pictures, description and information, fish care, diet, habitat and fish diseases, compatibility and keeping the cyprinid fish aquarium, black harlequin rasbora, blue harlequin rasbora, gold harlequin rasbora. I have 4 zebra danio in my 15g and when i see them do some speed run i wonder if my tank isnt too small for them. I added two male platys that are bigger than the danio and they were fine for a day but now the danio is chasing and ramming the platys most of the time. The zebra danio is one of the most popular tropical fish for many reasons. Danios are best kept in schools of at least 6 or more. Danios are always on the go and should be kept with other active fish. I tested again 30 minutes after the water change, and the results were pretty much. Originating from several places in central asia, such as india, pakistan, bangladesh, nepal and myanmar, the zebra danio is a very peaceful, and beautiful looking fish who will be a welcomed addition to any community tank. They are very hardy, attractive to look at and they usually do well in groups of 6 or more. Since its cycling its getting water changes every 23 days to every other day. Zebra danio compatible tank mates what fish can you have with zebra danios. Structural and functional insights into cards of zebrafish danio. Zebra danios brachydanio rerio are the most popular and most common of all danios used in aquariums. Freshwater fish diseases, algae problems, and tank emergencies this is a place to chat about different ailments of freshwater fish, as well as tips on how to control algae, and other topics about keeping your fish tank healthy.
Hi guys n gals, one of my zebra danios seems to have developed a white patch on his back that seems to be getting bigger by the day hard to tell as he is so active and difficult to study or photograph. I still have this one danio being very much aggressive towards the other fish. My zebra danio seems to have lost a bit of its tail. I wonder whats wrong with this and if i should take this fish out of the tank to avoid spread of any infection. One of the danios is chasing all of the other danios around. All the other fish seem fine and water tests show everything fairly good just minorly up on nitrite by a fraction. Good tankmates include serpae, red eye and black skirt tetras, platies, mollies and swordtails, small barbs and other danios. Just a few days ago i added 8 zebra danios and 8 white skirt tetras to my 60 gallon tank of 8 albino corys. Danio stock photos download 1,784 royalty free photos. The zebra danio boasts an instantly recognizable striped, zebra pattern. Leopard danios are very social, extremely active creatures. Zebra danios used in glowing research this way are paving the way for advances in muscular and skeletal diseases, nervous system diseases, cancers, inflammation and cardiovascular issues. The zebrafish danio rerio is a freshwater fish belonging to the minnow family cyprinidae of the order cypriniformes.
One big red patch on under side just before tail fin. The zebrafish danio rerio is a freshwater fish belonging to the minnow family of the order cypriniformes. Zebra danio care guide diet, tank and breeding fish. I have had 2 zebra danios along with 3 lamp eye tetras, 3 longfin red minor tetras, and 2 green cory catfish in a 20 gallon tank. Jul 07, 2009 red spots on zebra danio fish obviously it is a disease but how do i treat it. Danios are from places like india and pakistan and can be found in every type of water environment you can imagine. By adding a natural fluorescence gene to the fish, scientists are able to quickly and easily determine wh. Danios are hardy and swim actively about in schools. If you were able to relocate the angelfish and the other two fish, then you should be pretty good for number of fish in the tank. Hi, i went to my lfs 3 days ago to get my first fish and i got 4 longfin danio. The danio genus comprises many of the species of danionins familiar to aquarists. Zebra danio, everything you want to know series fish tank. Zebra danio zebrafish fish species profile the spruce pets. I removed the bullying fish and added a new zebra 2 days ago.
Danio rerio zebra danio is very tough and often used to cycle tanks. He went from an established 10 gallon tank where he was the only zebra to a cycling 55 gallon tank with 5 other zebras. It was not until i got home to float my new fish that i saw them. Black spot on zebra danio pic included aquarium forum. Prior to adding any other fish the ammonia and nitrite were always zero testing with api liquid kit and nitrates at less than 10 ppm. Im sorry i dont have a picture, and ive searched the forums but cant find anything. One of the most popular freshwater fish in the fishkeeping hobby today is the zebra danio scientific name. This article will show you how to care for these hardy, yet beautiful fish. Red zebra danio glofishglow in the dark product view.
Zebra danios killing and eating all the other fish. Harlequin rasbora, trigonostigma heteromorpha, red rasbora. The substances causing this effect are proteins extracted from a particular jellyfish green and yellow forms or coral species red. A perennial favorite of freshwater enthusiasts, danio rerio is either silver or gold with five uniform bluepurple stripes that stretch horizontally from the gill to the end of the tail. Jun 21, 2014 the pink danio sounds like a glofish, which is a genetically modified zebra danio. Instead of zebra stripes, the leopard danio sports a mottled, spotted pattern longfin leopard danio rerio barb freshwater aquarium fish. They have now been in the tank for about 9 weeks and the red gills started appearing about a week ago. There are 11 zebra danios in my 180l tank and one super red pleco. The zebra longfin danio shares the same characteristics of the hardy and popular zebra danio but enhanced with long, elegant fins. These guys make a great community fish and fish for beginners.
Will this aggressiveness go away once i start to add other species of fish in. Brachydanio rerio zebra danio brachydanio frankei, danio rerio. Inactivity, loss of color, frayed fins, bloated body, cloudy eyes, open sores, abscesses, red streaks throughout body, reddening or inflammation of the skin, fins or internal organs, bulging eyes, difficulty breathing. Zebra danio fish care, size, life span, tank mates, breeding. Danio, any of several slender tropical fishes of the genera danio and brachydanio in the carp family, cyprinidae. The information has not received final approval by the u. The zebra danio is a particularly hearty breed of fish that is great for firsttime owners. Fish guide for zebra danio, danio rerio profile with fish pictures, description and. I noticed one of my zebra danios has developed a bloated belly and a blue patch on one side of its body. By adding a natural fluorescence gene to the fish, scientists are able to quickly and easily determine when our waterways are contaminated.
Leopard danios, which some believe are a different species and others believe simply to be a different morph of zebra danios, have. Red zebra danios for sale unboxing live tropical fish from suriname piraiba catfish, serratus pleco, brokopondo peacock bass. Like you say, your single zebra is nuts because they are a schooling fish and act best when in a group. Tank compatibility edit edit source this is a peaceful fish and should be housed with other peaceful fish.
These fish are characterized by uniformly pigmented eyes and translucent skin. Zebra danio the care, feeding and breeding of zebra danio. This 800 gallon aquarium will change the way you look at monster fish tanks. These start green, but turn red when protein production stops, allowing researchers to record whats happening inside the fish. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. Their lively personalities are a ton of fun to watch. Symptoms include restlessness, increased respiration, white patches on the skin. I wouldnt do more than 4 in a 10gal, along with maybe a single focal fish. They originate from the streams and tributaries of the mountains of.
Any fish with long flowing fins, such as angelfish, bettas, and guppies, are potential targets of the active zebra danio. Good potential tankmates may include barbs, corydoras catfish, similarsized gouramis, loaches, and swordtails. Government shall be held liable for any damages resulting from the authorized or unauthorized use of the. Leopard danio additional scientific names brachydanio rerio leopard origin edit edit source the leopard danio is a popular colour morph of the zebra danio. Recently, a new kind of danio has appeared on the market the glolite danio or glofish for short this fish is a product of genetic engineering and contains anemone genes which make it glow under uv light. His gills are all red and his mouth is wide open and he is swimming about at the top, no other danios are like this. Sexing edit edit source females are broader and more full in the belly. Came home from a day out and found our zebra danio severely bloated and quite red and blotchy.
Its sale is illegal in some places, but research so far suggests that the fish themselves are fairly healthy and behave normally. They are small about two inches long and attractive. However i noticed that they have reddish gills, my dwarf gouramies are a little pink. When the ammonia, and nitrites were down to zero and nitrates were at 5 ppm we added the zebra danios. Zebra danios are a peaceful fish that get along with most tankmates, however, they will nip fins of some species. I got some in a buccket behing me that hatched in the water change.
The zebra danio is a generally friendly and small fish. Take the outer skin of the pea off the pea before feeding. I think there is something wrong with my zebra danio. In late 2003, transgenic zebrafish that express green, red, and yellow fluorescent proteins became commercially available in the united states. Cardinal tetra red neon tetra fish species profile. If youre having problems keeping your fish healthy, or the fish dont seem to be well, of you have some other type of emergency, this is the discussion board to post in.
Zebra danio, everything you want to know series the zebra danios is one of the most popular tropical fish. Instead of zebra stripes, the longfin leopard danio sports a mottled, spotted pattern. If too few danios are kept in an aquarium, they will harass other fish and may turn to fin nipping. The zebra danio is still aggressive my aquarium club. Zebra danio the care, feeding and breeding of zebra. One of my zebra danios has a large red patch showing on its abdomen and is very lethargic staying in a corner of the tank and hiding within the plants. They are often used as dither fish to distract bigger, more aggressive fish. They are native to the fresh water rivers and streams of southeast asia, but many species are brightly colored, and are available as aquarium fish worldwide.
Male zebra danios are torpedoshaped and have distinguished. Zebra danio the care, feeding and breeding of zebra danio fish. This species is listed on the iucn red list as least concern lc as they are. The zebra fish is a favored fish, and you can readily find it in nearly every aquarium shop around the world. Leopard danio danio rerio leopard the free freshwater. Geological survey usgs and is provided on the condition that neither the usgs nor the u. Raising danio fry fish for the planted aquarium aquatic. Primarily occupying the top levels of the tank, they do best in groups with room to swim and chase each other. Structural and functional insights into cards of zebrafish danio rerio nod1 and.
Learn more about zebra danio details about habitat, care, feeding, and breeding. Fish zebrafish zebra barb danio rerio freshwater aquarium fish. They are one of the most popular freshwater species found within the aquarium hobby and have been selectively bred and genetically modified to change their appearance danios are a very hardy and social species making them the perfect fish for any beginner, and will add a spark to any community aquarium. The zebra danio danio rerio is a freshwater fish species of the cyprinidae family. Compatibility all danios prefer to live in a group with at least six members of their species. The leopard strain is characterized by a sprinkling of black spots over the entire body. Jan 21, 2015 after a lot of trial and error, this was the method that worked best for me when i breed zebra danios and raise the fry. But what i did was take flake food and grind it down to a fine powder. Like many other fish, zebra danios first must be conditioned to trigger their mating behavior. The leopard danio is a distinct variety of the zebra danio. I was told that zebra danios and platys are both community fish and they would get along. White patch on zebra danio freshwater fish disease 285635.
Hes been swimming more at the top and away from the other 2 recently, and just isnt acting like. They are bred in big numbers for the aquarium market. This variety of danio rerio is either silver or gold with five uniform bluepurple stripes that stretch from the gill to the end of the tail. I recently picked up 5 zebra danios for my 20 gallon long it is fully cycled and has lots of live plants. The authors final hypothesis as to the life cycle of the zebra danio was that adults. If you look carefully near their mouths, youll be able to spot two tiny whiskers. Native to south asia, it is a popular aquarium fish, frequently sold under the trade name zebra danio. Its body sparkles with a burnished gold metallic color peppered by many bluishgray spots. They originate from the streams and tributaries of the mountains of pakistan, india, nepal and bangladesh. Red and blue color boxes indicate acidic and basic patches of znod12 or. He also seems to be getting bullied to a degree, but probably not much more than the general chasing around. The zebrafish danio rerio is a freshwater fish belonging to the minnow family cyprinidae of. Most species of danio are brightly colored and come in colorations of blue, red, yellow, silver and white. As for the tank, it sounds like youve got a pretty good setup, though it is overcrowded.